In this course you will develop knowledge and skills in the study of the human body and its spatial context. It will provide you with practical and theoretical methods for translating the body in space employing analytical, technical and interpretive processes.

The emphasis in this course is on the processes that underpin the realisation of the human body in space, a conception that encompasses private and public space, internal and external space, iconography, narrative, style and craft.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

find creative solutions to constraints and challenges in a fine art context

effectively communicate via artistic production in a range of media and modes with awareness of and sensitivity to a range of local and global contexts and cultures

develop a critically effective arts practice, in order to continually develop, change , and plan for a future that is both informed and improved by arts practice

engage in autonomous and continued learning, apply new theories of practice and embrace new developments in cultural/artistic production

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

apply knowledge skills and experience in the conceptual development and production of body based artworks which engage with ideas around the body in space in contemporary sculptural practice

contextualise within your practice the historical and theoretical investigations of the human body in the visual arts and apply these investigations to contemporary sculpture practice

develop creative processes relevant to the interpretation of the cultural contexts of the human form

critically reflect on your own work and the work of others produced in this course

Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will engage with technology as a process of creation and enquiry. You will learn to use technologies in ways that compliment and inform your studio specialisation by making art works. You will also employ analytical, technical and interpretative processes to critically evaluate the use of technologies for creative practice using a range of reflective learning tools.

Through workshops, demonstrations, seminars, lectures and group discussions you will engage in a range of learning activities that explore technologies, tools and processes such as the hand made, digital, electronic, mechanical & workshop equipment & processes, and hardware & software. You will also explore safe working practices, industry standards and extend your knowledge, language and vocabulary of technology.

You will receive verbal and/or written feedback from academic staff and peers through a variety of consultations and tutorials. This feedback will help you to track how your learning is progressing against the specified learning outcomes and capabilities for this course. In classes you will engage in critical reflection and reviews.

Overview of Learning Resources

Melbourne Campus
RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment specific to your studio area. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online and hardcopy resources through RMIT University Library.
RMIT University is in close proximity to a broad range of galleries and cultural venues which you will be expected to visit as part of your course. Professional studio specific workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.Hong Kong Campus
Hong Kong Art School will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment specific to your studio area. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online resources through RMIT University Library.
Hong Kong Art School is in close proximity to a broad range of galleries and cultural venues which you will be expected to visit as part of your course. Professional studio specific workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the learning outcomes of this course and on your development against the program capabilities. The work resulting from your studio practice will be presented for assessment. It may consist of a range of works and/or presentation that either respond to a project outline or are self-directed and will be assessed by academic staff.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Studio Coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your lecturers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document.